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Algebra Find the value of x.

Algebra Find the value of x.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Theorem of Thales


(28)/(12) =(x+(x-3))/(x-3)


(28)/(12) =(2x-3)/(x-3)


28(x-3)=12(2x-3)


28x-84=24x-36


28x-24x=-36+84


4x=48


x=48/4


x=12

Hope this helps

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